This blog reviews the project winners in the 2026 Milwaukee Magazine design awards for Carrie Lucke Designs

Here's where the layout itself had to solve a problem before any of the finish decisions could land properly. My clients wanted an undercounter wine fridge and a built-in ice maker, on top of everything else on their list, and there simply wasn't room in the kitchen's footprint to add both without the whole space starting to feel squished. Every appliance you add to a kitchen run doesn't just take its own width, it eats into the counter space and cabinet storage around it t

This blog post outlines the renovation of a cape cod second floor made for kids and guests to enjoy

A review of a full renovation of the first floor of this 1950's cape cod on the shores of Lake Michigan in Whitefish Bay Wisconsin

This blog will help you strategize on reducing visual clutter in your home renovation by using paintable switch covers, and flush air vents.

Is Marble right for you? This blog post will help you make that decision. Learn all about etching and staining. How to prevent or lessen it and what the best quartz alternatives are.

what are the budget line items we often fail to budget for. Here are the 10 things we failed to consider in advance of planning our remodeling budget

4 reasons why to choose solid hardwoods over and engineered flooring product

As summer rolls in along the shores of Lake Michigan, we're excited to share the latest update on our remodeling journey of a classic 1950s Cape Cod home nestled in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. This phase marks a major milestone in the project: the rough-in stage — the unsung hero of every renovation that lays the groundwork for comfort, safety, and function. We passed rough inspection this week!!! Yeah!! And hats off to LaBonte Construction and all their incredible employees an

This blog provides a renovation update with a focus on the exterior dormers added to create 3 new bedroom in this home without adding any additional footprint

This blog is your guide to how to effectively mix metal finishes in your home and next renovation project

This blog post will hep you understand the role of trades day in your renovation journey